Baggage Fees Spike Across Major Airlines as Fuel Costs Surge
U.S. airlines including JetBlue, United, Delta and Southwest are raising baggage fees as jet fuel costs climb, signaling more expensive summer travel ahead.
U.S.-Iran War
Popular Destinations Will Be Even Busier This Summer Because of the Iran War
In recent weeks, the world has become more unstable and unpredictable. The U.S.-Israel war against Iran has upended global travel, and patterns are shifting as tourists seek alternative destinations. Shrinking airspace and escalating travel advisories have caused a ripple effect: travelers are turning away from the Gulf and Asia and looking to Europe. Shifting Patterns … Continued
Travel Influencers Shamed for Absurd Reactions to Iran War
An aviation influencer has become the latest punching bag on the internet. Daniel Goz, known as Nonstop Dan on YouTube, told his more than 1 million subscribers that he was stranded in Asia after his flight to Dubai was canceled. He noted that some economy seats were available, but viewers quickly realized he was extending … Continued
Stranded in the Middle East, Travelers Resort to GoFundMe to Return Home
The tremors of the war in the Middle East are being felt globally. As the conflict continues, fuel prices are skyrocketing, financial markets are destabilized, and international travel is crippled. Meanwhile, thousands of travelers are stranded in the Middle East as airspace closes, and travel dwindles to a trickle. Many have started crowdfunding to sponsor … Continued
With Conflict in the Middle East, Is It Safe to Travel to Europe?
A drone strike in the European island nation of Cyprus brings the U.S.-Iran war to Europe.
The U.S. Issues Travel Warnings for 14 Middle East Countries, Urges Americans to Leave
On February 28, U.S. and Israeli forces launched missile strikes on Iran, which retaliated with its own missile and drone attacks on U.S. and civilian targets in several countries in the Gulf Region, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Oman. The conflict is ongoing, and has upended air traffic throughout the Gulf … Continued